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Moving to or from New Jersey with Medicaid

Moving TO New Jersey

NJ FamilyCare (New Jersey's Medicaid program) does not accept transferred cases from other states: every new New Jersey resident applies fresh through New Jersey Department of Human Services, Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services. There is no waiting period tied to how recently you arrived — eligibility is decided on New Jersey's own income and household rules from the day you become a resident.

Leaving New Jersey

Leaving New Jersey ends your NJ FamilyCare (New Jersey's Medicaid program) case — no state will take it over. Close the case with New Jersey Department of Human Services, Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services effective your move month, then apply in your destination state immediately after arriving.

Official agency: New Jersey Department of Human Services, Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services ↗ (application page)

New Jersey Medicaid at a glance

Program nameNJ FamilyCare
ACA Medicaid expansionYes — adults covered on income
Adult income limit138% of the federal poverty level
Processingup to 45 days

Common questions

Who runs Medicaid in New Jersey?

New Jersey Department of Human Services, Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services, which runs the program as NJ FamilyCare. The official page and application link are cited below — always act through them.

Does New Jersey make new residents wait for Medicaid?

No state may impose a residency waiting period for Medicaid. You apply as soon as you live in New Jersey; eligibility is decided on New Jersey's own rules.

Where do I report that I'm leaving New Jersey?

Contact New Jersey Department of Human Services, Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services (official link below) to report the move and close your case effective your move month.

Every move involving New Jersey

Official sources

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Written by Benefits Transfer Editorial Team

Reviewed by Billy Reiner, Editor

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